Position Announcement

The following position requires familiarity with the community college philosophy, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse college population. 

The Physical Sciences Department seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track Instructor.  Teaching assignments include lecture and laboratory instruction in basic Physical Sciences courses.   We seek an instructor who can primarily teach Physical Geography and a science course for non science majors.  We are a service department for a variety of non-science majors, also offering courses in Atmospheric Science, Energy, Physics, Astronomy, Earth Science, and Oceanography.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Department:  Physical Sciences Department
Division: Division of Mathematics, Physical & Engineering Sciences and Technologies 

TITLE OF POSITION/RANK:  Instructor Full-Time Tenure Track 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach basic Physical Sciences courses
• Teach 15 contact hours per week
• Hold a minimum of five office hours per week
• Take an active role in syllabus development/review and laboratory protocol development
• Serve on department and college-wide committees
• Participate in other department and college activities
• Participate in professional development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• M.S. or Ph.D. in a physical science subject preferred.
• 1 year of prior teaching experience at a secondary and/or undergraduate level required.
• Commitment to teaching excellence: knowledge of student learning styles, assessment techniques, current research and practices in science education
• Familiarity with the goals of a community college, and a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse and multicultural student body

POSITION EFFECTIVE:  FALL 2008 

SALARY & BENEFITS: $52,545; excellent health, retirement and leave benefits  

SEND LETTER & RESUME TO:     

Assistant Director, Human Resources
SUNY/Westchester Community College
Admin. Bldg - Suite 111
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, New York  10595
FAX: (914) 606-7838
email: humanresources@sunywcc.edu

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Priority will be given to applications received by February 14, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Westchester Community College is committed to providing high-quality, low-cost, comprehensive education to meet the career, transfer, vocational, remedial, and recreational needs of the Westchester community. Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.